____ and other polyunsaturated fatty acids are considered to have favorable effects on blood lipid profiles and may play a role in the treatment and prevention of heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, and cancer.

a. Palmitic Acid
b. Omega-3 Fatty Acid
c. Myristic Acid
d. Trans-Fatty Acid


Ans: b. Omega-3 Fatty Acid

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